Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Huntsville, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) program Production Operations team in Huntsville, Alabama. In this role, you will support electrical and mechanical structure assembly, integration, and test operations, working closely with engineering, production, quality, and leadership teams. You’ll play a key role in translating engineering designs into efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes that meet cost, schedule, and quality commitments. This position may include limited travel to support other manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Experience writing, reviewing, or maintaining manufacturing work instructions or similar production documentation
Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or quality environment
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and/or electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications
U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
Ability to work on-site in Huntsville and Courtland, Alabama, as program needs require

Nice To Haves

Experience with electrical assembly, integration and test (AI&T), or harness fabrication
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience supporting government customers or defense programs
Familiarity with Lockheed Martin Space or similar industry manufacturing processes (e.g., work instructions, routings, production orders, BOMs, FMEAs, EVM systems)
Experience using manufacturing or engineering systems such as SAP, EPDM, VECAMS, or comparable tools
Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience involving electro-mechanical hardware
Active Secret clearance
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support to shop floor operations
Develop, maintain, and update manufacturing plans, tooling requirements, and work instructions
Lead and coordinate technical activities to meet engineering requirements, schedules, and cost targets
Support implementation of engineering changes and ensure smooth integration into production
Design and improve manufacturing processes, layouts, and workflows for efficient production
Support tool design and fabrication activities that impact product performance
Incorporate inspection and test requirements into production plans as needed
Review engineering designs and provide feedback to improve manufacturability
Analyze production issues, inspect non-conforming hardware, and support corrective actions
Partner with Quality Assurance to identify root causes and implement process improvements
Represent manufacturing in peer reviews and cross-functional meetings